The SBA recently launched This Web site, targeting young
entrepreneurs who want to start, run or grow their own businesses.
The Web site features small-business basics from brainstorming to
developing a business plan. it also includes access to the
SBA's entrepreneurial development partners and services,
information on legal issues, links to youth organizations that
concentrate on youth entrepreneurship, and links to mentoring and
peer groups.

KnockNow is an online community that encourages communication
among the five groups comprising a viable tech community:
entrepreneurs, executives, VCs and angel investors, service sector
companies and government. The Web site provides news, resources and
program information for members.

LinksManager.com is an application for managing a Web site's
link pages. With no software to install, LinksManager.com offers
full cosmetic control of generated pages for a seamless blend with
your current site. Features include a dead-link checker, auto link
rotator (moves the links to give equal coverage), new link
highlights and more. A free 30-day trial is available; a monthly
subscription is $19.95.

Zapdata, an Internet service from D&B, provides online
access to business data and analysis for the B2B market. Products
include prospect lists that can be sorted by company name, size,
industry or location; industry reports; and company searches. Try
it for free, or pay $450 yearly for a subscription.

WorldWIT is touted as the world's largest online networking
organization for women in business and technology. It reaches
nearly 30,000 women globally via moderated, local e-mail discussion
groups, such as BritWIT (United Kingdom), ChicWIT (Chicago) and
HoustonWIT, and through local events and activities. Cost:
free.

The Independent Consultants Association (ICA) is a networking
resource for independent consultants. Its Web site features a free
database directory for consultants to list their services.
Membership is required to access the listing; members also receive
daily e-mailed tips, business resources and The Consultants Report
(ICA's monthly newsletter), and are automatically listed in the
directory.